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KAWS Spring Board
Meeting
Saturday, 15 March 2008, City Arts, Wichita, KS
President Kay McCoy called the meeting to order at
8:07 a.m.
Roll Call:
Lolly Buxton, Kansas City Weavers Guild; Carolyn
Fenn, Smoky Valley Weavers and Spinners; Thelma
Clark Cave, Smoky Valley Weavers and Spinners;
Marnette Hatchett, Wichita Handweavers Guild; Nancy
Squire, Wichita Hansweavers Guild; Leslie
McLaughlin, Kansas City Fiber Guild and Kaw Valley
Fiber Guild; Kay McCoy, Fleece and Fibers Weavers
and Spinners; Barbara Say, Flint Hills Weavers and
Spinners; Marcia Wade, Topeka Handweavers.
Minutes of Last Meeting: were approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
--Carol Bloom submitted the report: as of 31
December 20076, Checking, $654.32; Savings, $25.00;
CD, $2769.74. 2006 income: Memberships, $328.00;*
Web ads, $25.00; CD interest, $229.80. 2007
expenses: Website/Domain, $155.00; State Fair
Awards, $50.00, Scholastic Award, $25.00.**
*The Topeka and Lawrence guilds have paid 2008 dues,
but this is not reflected in summary.
**Two $25 Scholastic awards were given; however, one
enthusiastic recipient opted to frame, rather than
cash, her check. Thus a $25 debit, although two $25
awards were made.
Old Business:
--Webmaster needed for website; after discussion,
Lolly moved that we contract Amy Johnson to do our
website and pay her $300 for 10 hours of web work.
Marsha Wade seconded, motion passed.
--Retreat at Sycamore Springs in Fall of 2008: Cost
is $100/day for barn and kitchen. There are sleeping
rooms to rent at $5/night. First choice of date is
Oct 25; second choice is Sept. 27. Lolly moved that
KAWS pay for the two days and the guilds are on
their own for sleeping rooms. Motion passed.
--Leslie McLaughlin said a little about next year’s
KAWS in Lawrence; she will give more details in
general meeting.
New Business:
--HGA Report: Barb asked each guild to fill out a
report on their guild’s activities.
Future Meetings:
--2009 Lawrence
--2010 Emporia
--2011 Manhattan
--2012 ?
Adjournment:
Respectfully submitted,
Barb Say for Laurie Robbins, Secretary
KAWS Spring General Meeting, Saturday evening, 15
March 2008, City Arts, Wichita, KS
President Kay McCoy called meeting to order.
President McCoy thanked the Wichita Guild for the
conference.
Barb Say read the minutes of the last meeting.
Leslie McLaughlin gave details on the 2009
conference to be held in Lawrence:
--KAWS 2009 will be held April 3-5 in Lawrence, and
will be hosted by the Kaw Valley Fiber Guild.
--The theme for the meeting is Fiber Legends,
Heroes, Heroines, and Fairy Tales
--Guild exhibit theme: Fairy tale, nursery rhyme, or
legend
--Individual exhibit theme: Straw into gold
Nancy Squire reported on Scholastic Awards
Mary Sue Foster moved to raise the award to $50.
Motion passed.
The new webmaster information discussed in the board
meeting was presented to the members; motion passed.
The Fall retreat information was presented to the
membership, moved, and passed. The date selected was
October 25.
Respectfully submitted,
Barb Say for Laurie Robbins, Secretary
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KAWS Fall Board Meeting
Saturday, October 13, 2007, Topeka Public Library,
Topeka, KS
President Kay McCoy called the meeting to order at
10:20 a.m.
Roll Call: (Board Members Present):
Regina Shaver (Topeka Handweavers,
Kaw Valley Fiber Guild, Osage Guild [Missouri]),
Barbara Say (Flint Hills Weavers and Spinners),
Marnette Hatchett (Wichita Wavers, Spinners, and
Dyers Guild),
Lolly Buxton (Kansas City Weavers Guild),
Debbie Youngdahl, sub for Leslie McLaughlin (Kansas
City Fiber Guild),
Carol Bloom (Kaw Valley Fiber Guild),
Kay McCoy (Fleece and Fibers Weavers and Spinners),
Laurie Robbins (Flint Hills Weavers and Spinners).
Minutes of Last Meeting: were corrected
and approved. Corrected minutes will be sent back
around.
Treasurer's Report: from Carol Bloom
Checking $554.32;
Savings $25.00;
CD $2709.86.
2007 Income:
-- $425.00
-- Memberships $254.00
---- $100, Topeka guild;
---- $56, Manhattan area;
---- $36, Kaw Valley;
---- $38, Wichita;
---- $22, Flint Hills;
---- $2, individual,
-- Website ad $25.00
Expenses:
-- Website/Domain, $155.00;
-- State Fair Awards, $50.00,
-- Scholastica Awards (2), $50.00.
Carol reminded us that we need to be sure to pay our
dues. Several guilds send dues in as a group, but
several guilds have not been paying. It was also
noted that Web hosting and Domain name expenses at
$155 could be reduced by paying for multiple years.
It was also noted that the price seems high. It was
suggested that we shop around for a less expensive
way to do the website. Also One of the Scholastica
award checks has not been cashed. Nancy Squires will
be contacted. It was suggested in the future that we
present the awards in cash. We were reminded that
next year the State Fair awards will be $75.
Carol presented a list of the state fair awards: Gail Kliewer, Mary Davis,
and Mary Jo May received $10 each for first place in
their categories; Mary David was given $20 for Best
of Show.
HGA Representative Report:
Barb Say mentioned that COE certificates are
available. Monies are also available. To check on
these, please check on HGA website. Convergence next
year will be in Tampa, Florida.
Guild Reports:
Each board member reported on recent activities of
their guilds. These activities ranged from
demonstrations to workshops to hosting art shows.
Old Business:
State Fair participation. Please continue to
encourage people to enter items. Part of the problem
is getting the materials there. Local extension
agents are usually overwhelmed with 4-H entries, so
that isn’t usually a good option.
Website update. Nancy Mercer wants to step down
because of personal commitments. She will finish the
year, so we need to be looking for a replacement.
Guild representatives were asked to go back to their
guilds and ask if there might be a volunteer who can
take over.
New Business:
Marnette announced that the spring meeting in
Wichita will have the theme “Return and Get It.
Learning from the Past.” Mary Sue Foster will chair
the conference.
--Friday evening 4-6:30 is registration, spinning,
Adinkra stamping. 7-8 Theresa Preston will present a
slide show and talk on West African textiles. The
vendors will be open.
--Saturday: morning workshops, noon luncheon,
meeting, fashion show, afternoon workshops; evening
buffet and Michelle Whipplinger slide show “Along
the Silk Road.” Workshops will include Kumihimo,
spinning without a wheel, Adinkra cloth, 3-shaft
damask weaving, spinning mohair, beads, rug hooking,
Victorian ribbon work, Intarsia knitting, faux
finish, spinning flax, shibori.
--Sunday noon through Tuesday is post-conference dye
workshop with Michelle Whipplinger on blues and
purples.
Announcements:
--Midwest Weavers in 2009 will be in Illinois (?)
with a heartland theme. It was suggested that Kansas
should host a future meeting. Perhaps 2013? Could it
be held in lieu of KAWS that year?
--Kay McCoy announced that the Alpaca Spin-off that
we had discussed as a possibility for a retreat at
Sycamore Springs fell through, and they are not
doing it at all this year.
--It was suggested that we still could do a KAWS
retreat at Sycamore Springs (near Sabetha), perhaps
in association with next year’s October Board
meeting. We could have a weekend retreat open to all
members of KAWS, then the board could slip away for
the fall meeting. We could do pot luck. Carol moved
that we do the fall 2008 board meeting and a retreat
at Sycamore Springs; Barb seconded it. Motion
passed. Kay will arrange for the facilities.
--Marnette suggested we might want to do a bus tour
to the Taos Wool Festival.
--Regina announced that the Osage guild are going to
be doing a tour to Scotland in a couple of years.
--The Alpaca Midwest show is to be 27-28 October in
Topeka.
Future Meetings:
--2009 Lawrence
--2010 Emporia
--2011 Manhattan
--2012 ? possibly Abilene?
Adjournment:
at 11:50 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Laurie Robbins, Secretary
Please print these minutes and share with your
guilds.
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KAWS Spring Board Meeting
Saturday, April 27, 2006, Phillipsburg, KS
President Lolly Buxton called the meeting to order
at 8:00 a.m.
Roll Call (Board Members Present):
Regina Shaver (Topeka Handweavers,
Kaw Valley Fiber Guild, Osage Guild [Missouri]),
Marcia Wade (Topeka Handweavers),
Barbara Say (Flint Hills Weavers and Spinners),
Marnette Hatchett (Wichita Wavers, Spinners, and
Dyers),
Ronna Robertson (HGA Representative and Manhattan
Area Weavers and Spinners),
Lolly Buxton (Kansas City Weavers Guild),
Leslie McLaughlin (Kansas City Fiber Guild),
Marsha Jensen (Manhattan Area Weavers and Spinners),
Carol Bloom (Kaw Valley Fiber Guild),
Kay McCoy (Fleece and Fibers Weavers and Spinners),
Laurie Robbins (Flint Hills Weavers and Spinners),
Sally Brandon (Fleece and Fibers Weavers and
Spinners),
Jean Jack (Kaw Valley Fiber Guild).
Minutes of last meeting were distributed again and
there were no
additions or corrections. They were accepted as
presented.
Treasurer's Report: from Carol Bloom
Checking $425.85; Savings $25.00; CD $2811.74.
Income: $425.00 ($410.00 memberships, $15.00 website
ad from Marsha Jensen)
Expenses: $25.00 (secretarial supplies), $11.96
(check blanks), $155.00 (Website/Domain
registration),
$25.00 (Guild exhibit award to Manhattan Area
Weavers and Spinners), $50.00 (Kansas State Fair
awards).
Carol handed out membership lists with members since
1999 and requested that each guild please update the
list.
At the time of the meeting, there were 106 paid
members.
Old Business:
Carol noted that there was some problem with the
mailing; some
members didn't see the KAWS announcement. In some
cases, some people
didn't see KAWS on the FiberFest announcement.
She also noted that some people have commented on
missing the
paper copy of the newsletter.
State Fair:
1) Barb noted that the state fair people wanted
people to demonstrate in the Domestic Arts building
during the fair, any time, on any day. Any
individual or guild is welcome. Please pass the
message along.
She spun in the sheep building last year. It was
suggested that we put the demonstration request on
the website.
2) Ronna reported that the fair board approved every
category that we requested.
Categories:
235 Handspun, 1-2 oz. skein
236 Handspun, finished article
237 Woven accessory (such as hat, scarf, bag,
jewelry, gloves)
238 Woven clothing article
239 Woven household item of any fiber
240 Woven wall hanging
241 Fiber arts, including felting and silk fusion
242 Other than classified
243 Best of show
Information, entry forms, etc. can be found at
kansasstatefair.com
Entries are accepted Monday-Wednesday, September
4-6, from 9-6 p.m.
Judging is on Thursday, September 7.
Entries are released Sunday, September 17 from 6-9
p.m., and Monday, September 18, 8-1.
NOTE: We need to make sure that all categories have
entries, or we will lose them.
Also, they will consider more categories if we get
enough diverse entries that would merit more
categories.
Web Page:
Marsha Jensen announced that she would like to step
down as webmaster and would like to have volunteers
to take her place. Marsha asked that we push for
advertisements on the web page. She has constructed
an Advertising Agreement for the website.
Information goes to Marsha and money goes to Carol
as treasurer. It was
suggested that Carol's e-mail address be added to
the form. This form will be posted on the web page.
It was noted by several of the board members that
they have been contacted by individuals and
companies
because of our website, so it is working
New Business:
Carol Bloom noted that the Bylaws have the official
address presently listed as Pete Soekin,
a founding member who is no longer active. Could we
amend the Bylaws to have the website
as the official address for KAWS? It was moved and
seconded to take the issue of amending the
bylaws to list the official address for KAWS as the
website (kansasweavers.com) to the membership.
Discussion followed, and members were unsure if
1) it needed to have a majority by the entire
membership, and
2) if it had to be put to the general membership via
the website and voted on during the Spring 2007
meeting.
HGA:
Ronna distributed a form to survey guild activities
for her report to HGA and requested that the guilds
please complete the forms and get them back to her.
Ronna also indicated that she would be stepping down
as HGA Representative, and that a new rep would be
appointed.
Announcements:
Nancy Squire presented a $25.00 award to Scholastic
Art from KAWS.
She designed a certificate and will show it at the
general meeting.
NOTE: It was moved, seconded, and approved by the general
membership to add a second $25.00 award for next
year.
(See general meeting minutes.)
Ronna announced that Convergence 2006 is in Grand
Rapids, MI, June 20-July 1. There are still some
class openings.
Midwest Weavers' Association, which alternates years
with Convergence, will be held in Blair, NE (just
outside Lincoln)
next year (2007). All are encouraged to attend
because it is so close. Dues have been raised to
$5.00.
Marsha will post a link to Midwest on the website.
Future KAWS meetings:
2007 Topeka
2008 Wichita
2009 Lawrence
2010 Emporia
2011 Manhattan
Sally Brandon received an e-mail from Common Threads
Quilt Show to be held in Wichita at the end of June
at Century II. Does KAWS want to have a booth?
(Booth fee is $225.) It was decided that KAWS
wouldn't have a booth, but would be represented by
the Wichita Handweavers Guild, who will be
demonstrating.
The next board meeting will be in Topeka early in
October on a Saturday. The date and particulars will
be posted later.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 a.m.Respectfully
Submitted,
Laurie Robbins, Secretary
Please print these
minutes and share with your guilds.
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KAWS Board
Meeting
March19, 2005
Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by President Barb Say
at 8:14 a.m.
Roll Call of Guilds: Representatives present from: Fleece and
Fibers Weavers and Spinners (FFWS), Flint Hills
Weavers and Spinners (FHWS), Kansas City Weavers‚
Guild (KCWG), Kansas City Fiber Guild (KCFG), Kaw
Valley Fiber Guild (KVFG), Manhattan Area Spinners
and Weavers (MASW), Topeka Handweavers (TH), Wichita
Handweavers‚ Guild (WHG). Absent: Smoky Valley
Weavers and Spinners (SVWS)
Board Members and Others Present: Carol Bloom (KVFG); Sally
Brandon (FFWS); Lolly Buxton (KCWG); Marnette
Hatchett (WH); Leslie McLaughlin (KCFG); Kathleen
Oldfather (MASW); Laurie Robbins (FHWS); Ronna
Robertson (HGA Rep.); Barb Say (FHWS); Regina Shaver
(TH); Dorothy Smith (KVFG); Marcia Wade (TH); Kay
McCoy (Fiber Enthusiasts); Enell Foerster, MAWS
(Pres.).
Minutes of Last Meeting: Minutes were passed around. There were
no additions or corrections.
Treasurer’s Report:
Carol Bloom reported:
income of $352 from membership dues for the year and
$30 sale of ad space on the web
expenditures of $155 (reimbursement to Marsha Jensen
for Fox Business Systems who maintain the domain
name and host our website) and $50 for awards at
State Fair
checking account balance of $283.81, CD balance
$2261.76, and savings account $25
Total assets at end of 2004 $2570.57
Carol also reported that membership has grown,
primarily as a result of having the guilds collect
dues. Also, the treasury is up because we no longer
have postage from sending out paper copies of the
newsletter (see note below).
Old Business:
Barb indicated that we need to send a brochure to
Midwest Weavers Conference to remind them KAWS is
still functional. Barb will take care of this.
Midwest is in Sheboygan, WI June 12-18 this year.
KAWS Website <www.kansasweavers.com> has information
about KAWS, including present conference, ads, and
other events. The ads ($15 for members, $25 for
non-members) help pay for the website
Newsletter: Barb reminded all that the newsletter is
no longer done on paper copy, but the minutes and
other announcements are sent to guild
representatives to be distributed to their
memberships, and it is also posted on the website,
along with the list of board members.
Members not in a specific guild: This topic was
revisited and discussed regarding those not in a
specific guild. Should there be a [guild at large]
to include those people? It was decided that KAWS is
the [guild at large] and the website can serve to
inform those individuals. This was included in a
discussion after Carol Bloom asked if she needs to
keep e-mail and phone numbers of members as we no
longer have a membership chair. She indicated that
there is a big problem with frequent changes of
e-mail addresses and it is extremely difficult to
keep an up-to-date list. It was decided that keeping
phone and e-mail listings were not needed, but that
she would keep accurate addresses along with the
dues information so that the presenting guild can
have an up-to-date mailing list for KAWS
registration forms.
State Fair Awards: Will stay the same this year as
last ($50).
Liason with State Fair Board: This is needed when it
is felt that categories need to be changed or
updated. Marnette suggested and Carol moved that we
ask the guilds to discuss the categories and have
their representatives bring suggestions for change,
etc. to the fall meeting. This was approved and Barb
made the request to the general meeting after lunch.
FROM GENERAL MEETING: Nancy Squire inquired about
the Scholastics Awards; they had been discontinued.
A discussion ensued, and Marnette moved to reinstate
the Scholastics award of $25 for the coming year. It
was approved by the membership present.
New Business:
New Officers:
Lolly Buxton is the new president.
Laurie Robbins agreed to another two-year term as
Secretary.
Carol Bloom has agreed to continue as Treasurer.
A new Vice President needs to be elected (which was
done during the general meeting at lunch: the new
Vice President is Kay McCoy)
Fall Board Meeting: Will be held in Lawrence
at a date to be determined later.
Future KAWS Conferences:
2006 Phillipsburg (FFWS)
2007 Topeka (TH)
2008 Wichita (WH)
2009 Lawrence (KVFG)
2010 Emporia (FHWS)
Announcements:
KAWS 2006: Sally Brandon, as representative from
FFWS in Phillipsburg, announced plans. It will be
held on the third weekend in April (21-23) in
conjunction with Fiberfest. The theme is Weaving New
Traditions from a Rich Fiber Heritage. There will be
a display area available for family fiber heirlooms.
Workshops will include computer-aided drafting and
design, conservation (Marla Day from KSU), clothing
design, and beginning spinning and weaving. The
board meeting will be on Saturday.
Ronna Robertson (HGA Rep.) reported and requested
the following:
---Midwest Weavers Conference will be in Nebraska in
two years. To get information about this year’s
conference in Sheboygan, WI this year, log on to
<http://www.1.lakeland.edu/midwest2005/index.htm>
---Convergence is next year (2006) in Grand Forks
Michigan
---if guilds change representatives, please contact
both KAWS and Ronna.
---Also, please send guild newsletters to Ronna.
Knit Out, May 7 from 12-4, sponsored by the Kaw
Valley Fiber Guild (Lawrence)
Second Annual Fiber Retreat: Camp Wood (Elmdale,
KS), May 13-15. Information available from Laurie
Robbins and on website.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Robbins, Secretary |
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